Fake peerni jailed for burning woman’s face during exorcism
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Faisalabad on Saturday handed down life imprisonment to a fake female spiritual healer (peerni) three times besides slapping over Rs20 million in fine on her after she was found guilty of burning the face of a woman while practising exorcism on her, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Sonia Sultana, who had visited the place of Shameem Bibi for her spiritual treatment, also lost her eyesight in the process.
District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Hussain pronounced the decision against Peerni Shamim Bibi.
Reporter: Muhammad Ali Naro